Two Murders Hunted for Clues in Brookville Case
Brookville April 13. Police and Sheriff Sam Lowry pursue new clues in the slaying of Katherine Bracken a 45 year old rail telegrapher killed at the Brookville signal tower on the Pittsburgh Shawmut line. Her throat was cut and a wrist severed. Over 100 searchers scoured the area after alarms sounded. Bracken residents plan burial in Reynoldsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Aeats
Katherine Bracken
Sherif Sam Lowry
Miss Bracken
Reynoldsville
Joana Bracken
Federal Agents Push Inquiry In Local Bombings
Federal agents have not yet made their presence known while fire officials concluded that the fire that damaged the rectory of St Marys Church, whose pastor is Monsignor J J Curran, had no connection with the bombings. Father Curran has long acted as a mediator in mine labor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s ‘Church
J. J. Curran
Father Curran
Torch Tour Signals Campaign Momentum in Nation
President plans a broad campaign swing with a nationwide radio hookup at 7 30 p m est, drawing 25000 in Baltimore audience plus broadcast listeners. Lawrence Fennaman of the Maryland Young Democrats notes the tour precedes pre convention speeches and stops include New York Natl Democratic Club banquet and dedications in Vincennes and Texas Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Fennaman
Maryland Young Democratic Organization
Faltimore
White ‘House
Garper
New York
Natinal Democratic Club
Southwest
Texas
Arkansas
George Rogers ‘Clark
Vincennes
Ind
Ilinois
Frank Knox
Chicago
Protein molecules act as living electric dynamos say scientists
Kansas City April report from the American Chemical Society details Harvard Medical School research by Dr Edwin J Coln showing final protein molecules in the body are electric dynamos. Proteins carry electrical charges and generate currents as muscles flex and nerves transmit signals, explaining core life electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
American Chemical Society
Harvard Medical School
Edwin J. Coln
Presidential primary tensions and convention plans loom
The piece notes fractions in Republican and Democratic races with Borah and Krox contesting, Roosevelt unopposed in several states, and Nebraska delegates showing varied preferences. It also reports Father Coughlin naming plans for a National Union for Social Justice convention in Cleveland August 13 to 16 and calls for congressional accountability on money power.
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Lisher
Borah
Idaho
Hingis
Milliois
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Henry Ford
Landon
Charles E. Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
Cleveland
Italian forces push toward Lake Tana in East Africa
Rome reports Italian troops advancing along Lake Tana in Northern Ethiopia as Marshal Badoglio says Gondar and Gorgora fell under Italian control. Troop movements follow a rapid march from Gondar toward the lake with reports of enemy retreats and monitored by World War II era front-line dispatches.
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Warrahalla
Dessye
Makale
Imperial Bodyguard
Lake Tana
Rome
Ialy
Ethiopia
Blue Nile
Pietro Badoglio
East Africa
Gondar
Gorgora
Tana
Gondar Ay &A
Gallaba
Fromt
Andara
Lake Jana
Gorgora Peninsula
Egypt
Britain
Italy
France
Haly
Maly
Tuna
Lack Tang
Busta
Tosa
Easter Observances Across the World Include Riots and Proms
The Associated Press report notes Easter observances worldwide with religious rites and processions in Jerusalem and Rome while crowds flock to churches in Moscow and Mexico City. Violent events disrupt celebrations in Dublin and Ethiopia, with casualties reported. Sunrise services draw thousands in Chicago and other cities as communities reflect on loss and renewal.
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Associated Press
Christendom
Dublin
Jerusalem
Vatican
St.Peter’s
Pius
Mary
Roosevelt
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Washington
New York
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Michigan Boulevard
Moscow
Mexico City
Irish Republican Army
Warra Hailu
Ethiopia
Sbury Park
N. J
Soldier Field
Winston Salem
N. C
Bethlehem
Colorado Springs
Lawton
Okla
Palmer
Alaska
Gainesville
Bridge Strategy: Contract by Easy Stages and a Powerful Hand
Secretary McKenney explains in the fifth Culbertson System Self-Teacher installment that overbidding leads to penalties. The article notes experts avoid forcing bids unless the partnership has clear combined strength, arguing cautious play minimizes risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Welson
I. 2. Bloom
WM. E. McKenney
American Bridge League i
New Bridge Bidding Rule Redefines Overcalls
The article discusses evolving bidding principles in contract bridge. It explains responder replies after an opening bid, allowing a simple suit response as a foreing bid for one round. The change also affects two suited overcalls and the need to jump overcall with limited honor tricks, enabling partner to decide subsequent actions.
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Ivy
Extension Happenings Pruning Demonstration Near Nole Pine
Extension notices list pruning methods for young apple trees alder apples trees and grape vines at D E Detwiler farm two miles NE of Nole in Pine township. County Agent Warner to lead pruning talk and Bee Demonstrations follow in Indiana County with Penn State specialist E J Anderson on April 15 and 16.
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D. £. Detwiler
Nole
Pine Township
Warner
E. J. Anderson
Penn State
Indiana County
Willian Nibert
Indiana
Clearfield
Tuminous Coal Corp
E. L. Gillette
Jolsephine
Blacklick
Constructive bid in the second round
The second result discusses the principle of preparedness. With a five card minor and less than a wick and a half, the correct reply to partner’s opening major is one no trump. This forces partner to bid with a real hand if you hold a weak miner.
Bid responses on opening one spade hands
In bridge play, after partner opens one spade, the proper reply varies by hand. With Hand No 1, respond one no trump. partner may pass if weak. Bidding two Gamorads forces a response and keeps your rebid promise. Hand No 3 uses two diamonds, leading to two no trump or three no trump or raise after partner’s response. Jump overcalls signaling slam possibilities are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA Service, Inc
May 1 Proclaimed Child Health Day by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt proclaimed May 1 as Child Health Day urging all agencies to study the social security program in support of children. He called for plans to promote maternal and child health and extend child welfare services through federal state and local cooperation and to ensure benefits reach children nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Avery
Effeel
United States
Presbytery Meets in Elderton Church
The spring meeting of Kittanning Presbytery began this afternoon at Elderton Presbyterian Church. A session is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. with the Lora's supe por observed. Tuesday morning will feature a licensure examination for a candidate and an address on national missions by Rev. A. L. Mackey D.D. Reports from member churches will be heard and several Presbyterian business matters addressed. Adjournment is expected at 4 p.m.
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Kittanning
Elderton
A. L. Mackey
Matronal Board
Pittsburgh G O to Get Accounting
Pittsburgh begins review of the county Republican leadership under W. J. McGregor since last fall. Endorsed candidates under a harmony plan of 26 committees are invited to attend the session tonight.
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Beptsburgh
Pittsburgh
W. J. McGregor
McGregor
Penn State Alumni Dine at Russ Tie Lodge Banquet
Forty eight Penn State alumni and students gathered at Russ Tie Lodge for a banquet. Earl Hewitt presided as chairman and toastmaster in Roberson’s absence, with a program including Alma Mater singing and talks by Ed Hirshmann and former Governor John Fisher on Penn State history and campus development. Alumni traveled from Blairsville Cherry Tree Armagh Smicksburg and beyond, renewing acquaintances and Penn State spirit.
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Penn State
Gorge A. Roberon
Earl EB. Hewitt, Sr
Hewitt
Ed Hirshmann
Hirshmann
Penn State Alumni Association
Tel‘l
Colege
Abraham Lincoln
John §. Fisher
Fischer
State Senate
Armagh
Smicksburg
Pep
Frank Bostic Passes Away in Cherry Tree Area
Frank Bostic, age 65, of Cherry Tree, is reported in serious condition at Indiana Hospital. The accident report notes a vehicle bound toward Kittanning struck Mrs Nicewonger crossing West Pike near Georges Garage and fled the scene, causing pelvis and right ankle fractures.
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Indiana Hospital
Nicewonger
West Pike
Georges Garage
Kittanning
State Highway Patrol
Associated Press
John McCawley
Inkerman
Philadelphia
Harold Schleicher
Reading
Edward Linton
Bradford
Walter Litchard
Strawberry Ridge
Danville
Anthony Baniscala
Norristown
George Lockwood
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union City
Bennett Active in Senate Advocacy for Roads and Hospitals
Senator Bennett of Indiana Jefferson district has been a notably active voice in the Senate. He authored about 52 bills and pushed funding for hospitals and charitable institutions, plus proposed state highway initiatives to shift road maintenance from local to state levels and reduce local tax burdens. He also sought better representation on the Board of Game and Fish Commissioners.
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Portant
Senate
Bennett
Indiana Hospital
Pennsylvania Memorial Home
Brookville
Brookville Hospital
Adrian Hospital Association
Punxsutawney
Indiana-Jefferson
Department of Highways
Fegl
Bogarde of Game and Fish Commissioners
Grand Jury Seeks Hauptmann Witnesses in Lindbergh Case
New Jersey grand jury in Trenton requests appearance of Bruno Hauptmann witness Jassiay Condon who testified he gave $50000 to ransom the Lindbergh baby. Wendel, disbarred lawyer, killed in Trenton jail charges and abduction confession claim prompt inquiry. Grand jury investigating custody of Wendel, handwriting expert Mahlon Foster to compare ransom note with his handwriting.
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Trenton
N. J
John Ff
Jatsiay Condon
Bruno Richard Haupte
Hauptmann
Wendel
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lindbergh
William F. McGinness
Murray Bleefeld
Atlas Mae Taylor
Grand Jury
Priso
Hauntmann
Huptmann
Wilmington
Hoffman
Senator Bennett Active In Veterans and Public Safety Bills
The senator pressed bills to name appointees from fish and game clubs lists, but the measure died in committee after opposition. He also introduced penalties for concealed weapon carriers and sought to abolish the third degree in grilling suspects. As Military Affairs chair, he pushed legislation aiding veterans and National Guard maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Bennett
Democrats of County Ticket Committee Members Named
The Democrats of County announce the ticket committee and event details at the church door. Those who have not yet secured nickels and expect to attend should reserve promptly with W. R. Tomb at 732 School street, phone 185-R.
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W. R. Tomb
School Street
Market movers listed by stock names in OCR text
A dense OCR listing shows numerous company names across sectors from Amoco Alcoa and American Tobacco to Westinghouse and United States Steel. The fragmentary text reads like a ticker or directory of firms and holdings with scattered initials and partial names, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
Obituary notices of Melvin Loh and related family updates
Surviving widow Maud Simpson Bell and sister Jennie Bently of Pittsburgh noted. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday at Marchand Evangelinal Church with burial in Gilgal Cemetery. Melvin Loh, 54, Oakmont resident and Edgewater Steel employee born December 26 1881 near Mammoth, died Sunday in Pittsburgh hospital after a highway accident at Center, Pa. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at his mother-in-law’s Blairsville home, Rev. McClure officiating, burial Blairsville Cemetery. Also listed: Mrs Eliza Ann Mitchell, 82, of Johnstown, died Saturday. services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Findley home. Burial Grandview Cemetery Jahmstown. Additional survivors noted include several children and siblings.
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Maud Simpson Bell
Jennie Bently
Pittsburgh
Marchand Evangelinal Church
Gaston
Gilgal Cemetery
Melvin Marrison Lotr
Westmoreland County
Oakmont
Lohr
Edgewater Steel Company
Center
Mammoth
Melvin Lohy
Lemon
Anna (Ackerman) Lohr
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pharoby
Barr) Lohr
Muriel Trila Lohr
Misses
Lilly
Sarah Loh
Rowes Run
Fayette County
Harry Lohr
Charles Lohr
J. B. Bart
Morrow Street
Blairsville
R, Eb, McClure
Blairsville United Presbyterian Church
Blairsville Cemetery
Eliza Ann Mitchell
Indiana County
Ethel Findley
Decker Avenue
Oakhurst
Johnstown
Findleys
S. V. Carmany
First Evangelical Church
S. Clay Shaffer
Grace Evangelical Church
Grandview Cemetery
Jahmstown
Alleged Jap spies dismissed in Manchukuo
Six high officials of Manchukuo were dismissed and seized at Hailu to face a court martial for plotting subversive movements and furnishing military information to Soviet Russia. Ling Shei, governor of North Hsitigan, led a Mongol group in a plot to oust Japanese influence, signaling a major shift in policy by Manchukuoan authorities.
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A. P
Tokyo
Manchukuo
Domei
Nets
Soviet Russia
Ling Shei
Hsitigan
Hailu
Hainking
Manchoukuo
Ling Sheng
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Titlerton
Richard Tyron
Nancy Titterton
Margaret Arbeiter
J. Dy ‘Wooster Lambert
Lambert Chemical Company
Lamberts
Beekman Place
Lewis
National Broadcasting Company
Helen Meyer
Park Avenue
Tit‘terson
Moorhead
Man
Interna
Congress
Strongstown
Warners
Ping
Buft
Ington
Presbytery
Elderton Church
Penn
Frank Bostic
Voy
New Jersey
Jassie
Democrats
Adamyr Exp
Alco Am
Am Smelt
Auburn Auto
Baldwin Lac
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Blaw-Knox - Borden
Borg-Warner Briggs Mtg
Budd Wheel
Burr Ad Mach
Ches
Chrysier
Nat Biscuit
Norwth
Penn AR Phily RC
Phillips
Pure Qil Radio Reading Co Repub
Sears Roeb Secony-Vacuum
Ry Spiegel May Stern
Studebaker
Texas Corp
Transamerica Unt
Aire Corp
United Corp
United Gas Imp US
Alco US Rubber US Smelt & US Steel Venagium Wess
West Bi
Mfg
Woloworth Carp Ark Nat Gas
Citieg
Sve
Ei Bond
Sk Pennyoad
Soviet
Russia
D. L. Beerer
LH. Fisner
D. L. Beecher
A. G. Shaffer
Rural Valley
Emma Zimmerman Shaffer
Peter and
Nancy Zimmerman
Wayne Township
Armstrong County
Albert George Shaffer
Cowanshannock Township
Ida Robinson
New Castle
Vernye Barrett
Washington, D. C
Olive Yount
Shelocta
R. D
Martha Metsker
Hammond, I
Isabelle Shaffer
Harvey D. Shaffer
Clair C. Shaffer
Confluence
Rebecca Goheen
Mary McCullough
J. D
Nan Walker
Verona
Aly of
General Electric Cleaners
Indiana Hardware Co
Phila. ST
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